GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) vs Radeon R9 280X

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is positioned at rank #28 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

#18

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

156%

#20

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

141%

#21

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

141%

#25

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

128%

#26

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

127%

#28

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

97%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 280X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 280X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)	Radeon R9 280X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 280X remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 280X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) and Radeon R9 280X

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1485 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,918 points.

Radeon R9 280X

The Radeon R9 280X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,100 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) scores 5,918 and the Radeon R9 280X reaches 6,100 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is built on Turing while the Radeon R9 280X uses GCN 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 280X). Raw compute: 3.041 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 280X). Boost clocks: 1485 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)	Radeon R9 280X
G3D Mark Score	5,918	6,100+3%
Architecture	Turing	GCN 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	2048+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.041 TFLOPS	4.096 TFLOPS+35%
Boost Clock	1485 MHz+49%	1000 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64	128+100%
L1 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)	Radeon R9 280X
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 280X has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon R9 280X) — a 157.1% advantage for the Radeon R9 280X. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon R9 280X) — the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)	Radeon R9 280X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s	288 GB/s+157%
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit+200%
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R9 280X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)	Radeon R9 280X
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (11_1)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 280X). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R9 280X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)	Radeon R9 280X
Encoder	NVENC (6th Gen)	VCE 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (3rd Gen)	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) draws 50W versus the Radeon R9 280X's 200W — a 120% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)) vs 500W (Radeon R9 280X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.